Experience

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  Melissa decino photography llc

  Mar 2003 - Dec 2003

  Owner/photographer

  Photographed documentary project; "Living" The Inspirational Journey of Yarra Amoroso in Nelson, New Zealand

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  Minuteman press

  Feb 2004 - Feb 2006

  Store manager/graphic designer

  Graphic designer and manager of print shop. Management of staff, budget and marketing. Designed all promotional materials for 200+ client base. Implemented customer service program to retain customers. Secured long term printing contracts with local businesses.

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  Decorasian

  Mar 2006 - Dec 2009

  Creative & marketing director

  Commercial and advertising photography for all products and interiors for promotional print and web. Art directed and designed all promotional materials for corporate identity within marketplace. Designed and implemented communication and marketing strategy for high-end antique and art market in radio, print, web, events and social media.

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  Melissa decino photography llc

  Jan 2010 - now

  Photographer

  Freelance Commercial/advertising and editorial photography for clients.Part-time Executive Director at Community Collage Arts Based Productions. Non profit management. Instruct elementary, middle, and high school at-risk teenagers in the medium of photography to see the world around them and gain a better understanding of themselves. Develop arts programs that strengthen and enhance existing social connections and community relationships.

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  Management and engineering services, llc

  Jan 2011 - now

  Director of operations

  ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, and ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System Auditor. Proposal development for multi million dollar government contracts, strategy and execution.